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Qatar strongly condemns bombing of a bus carrying soccer team in Somalia

Published: 31 Jul 2021 - 12:07 pm | Last Updated: 01 Nov 2021 - 09:30 am
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QNA

Doha: The State of Qatar has expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the bombing that targeted a bus carrying a football team in the southern Somali city of Kismayo, which led to the death of a number of players and the injury of a number of people.

In a statement today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the State of Qatar's firm position of rejecting violence and terrorism, regardless of motives and reasons.

The Ministry expressed the condolences of the State of Qatar to the families of the victims and the government and people of Somalia, wishing a speedy recovery for the injured.